If you were arrested for a sex offense, you must consult with an experienced defense attorney right away. Along with the strict criminal penalties, sex crimes carry a deep stigma. A conviction could follow you...
Young people, especially teenagers, make mistakes. In some cases, these errors in judgment end up in the criminal justice system. According to data provided by the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget, approximately 21,000 juveniles are...
Probation is a period of supervised release that can last anywhere from a few months to several decades. When a person is on probation, it is imperative that they strictly adhere to the specific requirements...
If you are pulled over on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Minnesota, the responding police officer may ask you to perform a field sobriety test (FST). These tests come in a number of different forms,...
Being accused of a sex crime is a serious allegation. However, in some cases accusations may be entirely false and invented for the purposes of expressing jealousy, revenge, anger, or for obtaining custody of children in...
The possession or sale of drugs in Minnesota is a serious offense. Such crimes are common, and vigorously prosecuted. However, the Minnesota legislature recently enacted laws that reflect a growing trend to recognize the difference between...
Most people are unfamiliar with criminal court process so, when charged with a crime, they are uncertain of what will happen in court. Understanding criminal procedure laws in Minnesota can help an individual know what...
SEXTING CHARGES IN MINNESOTA In Minnesota, it is a crime to create, possess, and distribute child porn. If evidence suggests that an individual possesses or distributes sexually illicit photos of a minor, criminal charges will...
Little Alan’s Law is just one of several new statutes taking effect this August impacting the use of recreational vehicles of DWI offenders. The new law was passed just months after 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter Jr. was killed by an...
In Minnesota, a person can be charged with the crime of possession of a controlled substance; even if the substance is not actually on that individual. Guilt by association, also known as “constructive possession,” allows...
